Articles
What Artists Want Most at Shows
September 2023, by Angie Landsverk
The artists who submit show reviews to Sunshine Artist for publication in print and online are honest about their experiences at the events. They share such things as how load-in/-out went, whether…
Little Details Make a Big Impact
July 2023, by Steve Meltzer
It is in the details of an artwork or crafts piece that one’s skills are really on display. Close-ups highlight the intricacies of the artist’s skill and talent. And details play an important role…
Budget for Inflation
July 2023, by Angie Landsverk
Jewelry artist Sandy Calderone is adjusting her supply, travel, and lodging costs this show season due to inflation and what she is seeing at events. “If no one is buying, why get more supplies?…
Wholesale Pricing:
June 2023, by Diane Sulg
For an artist who has been selling work to individuals, there is no bigger hurdle than pricing for the wholesale market. Every artist fears that reducing prices means not making enough money to…
Trade Dress Is Not a Garment
June 2023, by Daniel Grant
When is imitation not flattery? It’s when the purpose is to confuse the public and undermine a better-known artist’s market. Some legal decisions have established a relatively new area of art law…